DRY GOODS ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Dry Goods, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Promotion from within

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Dry Goods, Inc. in Champaign, IL is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support the store manager in motivating associates, delivering outstanding customer service, and guiding daily operations.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, product knowledge, and maintaining an exciting store presentation. You will lead by example, train staff, grow store business, and ensure sales goals are met while working a rotating day/evening/weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Customer service and guest interaction excellence.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to drive sales and meet targets.
• Experience training or mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Motivate associates to deliver outstanding customer service and lead by example.
• Develop relationships to grow store business.
• Execute duties of a sales associate and achieve sales goals.
• Assess performance to improve service quality and store results.
• Be available for day, evening and weekend shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Sales goals

Training

Job description

Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM

As an Assistant Store Manager, you support the store manager in motivating associates to help customers create their own personal style and assisting with all operations. You provide one-of-a-kind service through relationship building, sharing product knowledge, and presenting a clean and exciting store.

What You’ll Do:

• Motivate associates to deliver outstanding customer service – train, coach and lead by example


• Develop relationships to grow store business


• Execute all duties of a sales associate and achieve individual sales and account goals


• Assess associate performance to improve the quality of service the customer receives, increase sales, and meet store goals


• Develop and implement solutions to solve customer problems and store needs


• Be available to work a rotation of day, evening, and weekend shifts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

We’re committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support for you and your family.

• Competitive wages


• No extended holiday hours


• Promote from within philosophy - creates endless career opportunities!

OUR STORY:

Dry Goods has an ever-changing selection of today’s newest fashions. From clothing to jewelry to accessories, Dry Goods has everything you’ll need to pull together your latest look. Still family owned today, our culture is built on supporting and valuing our employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can take pride in your work and grow professionally.

The expected base wage for this Illinois based position is $17.00 - $19.00/hr* with overtime eligibility. Successful candidates’ wages will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

*Pay range listed is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois, United States of America